QiGong is an ancient practice composed of movements to regulate the body, mind, and breath. The techniques and movements not only increase range of motion, but they also improve Qi flow, open the meridian channels, and help to develop internal strength.

Sarah Knispel is a certified WuDang QiGong instructor. A native of Nebraska, Sarah has a background in college athletics, dance, yoga, tai chi, QiGong, meditation, and other holistic healing practices. As a young adult, Sarah became interested in spirituality, natural healing processes, and world philosophies. Today, she continues to study Taoist philosophy and techniques with Master Chen.

Sarah began her studies with Master Chen in March of 2007 and has completed the following intensive training courses: The Master Within, WuDang Tai Chi Intensive, and Taoist Ceremonial Arts. Through Master Chen, Sarah is certified in WuDang External Qi Healing and WuDang Qi Gong.

An award-winning Illustrator who has also created the last 10 season images for Nebraska Shakespeare, Dalia will exhibit paintings, drawings and works of mixed media.

The Old Market Gallery Walk is a fun, FREE art tour through downtown Omaha. Join us the second Wednesday of every month from May through October for the best walking tour of the arts scene in Omaha! Tour the galleries and meet the artists - admission is FREE. Sponsored by jLofts on the Market and the Old Market Tavern

This informative talk will provide an introduction to the 6-month certification program available at The Wellness Connection in Omaha. Explore conscious health and holistic living in the certification program, which is designed for either personal or professional use.

Lyndy Stratbücker is an author, therapist, trainer, and director of The Wellness Connection, with more than 23 yrs of research, training, and experience in wellness and holistic healing arts. Lyndy has earned many professional certifications in Mind/Body Medicine therapies and has trained under top authorities in their field, such as Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Ram Dass, Gurmukh Kaur Kalsa, Gary Kraftsow, Rodney Yee, Shiva Rae, Dr. Bernie Seigel, Sondra Ray, and Louise Hay. The Wellness Connection, which opened in 1993, works with individuals, groups, and businesses, and on referrals from various healthcare facilities.http://nirvanapointe.com/wordpress/?p=626Aug. 13 - Poetry Slam
7:30pm • $7What is a poetry Slam?It's competition poetry; meaning humor, politics, enlightenment, sex, entertainment masquerading as literature, literature masquerading as entertainment. Poets will read, then judges will flash Olympic-style scoring to determine who goes on to the next round until there's just one poet left standing as the champion. It's a lot of fun!

Hosted by Matt Mason. Open mic starts at 7:30 followed by the slam; sign up BEFORE 7:30 as signup is limited and will only be allowed after 7:30 if less than 8 are in the slam.

This month's slam features a performance by Todd Robinson!Aug. 14 - Crystal Healing Through the Chakraswith Life Coach, Master Herbalist, & Biopulsar™ Analyst Chanell Jaramillo2-6pm • $55 • 3 CEUs
Crystals are powerful tools technology has been harnessing to create many of the communication advancements we have today, but we can also benefit from their power on a natural and therapeutic level. Our intricately webbed biofield has the innate ability to resonate and interact with these crystals. Crystals act like laser beams - cutting, drawing, and collecting energy from our auric field.

There are hundreds of crystals embedded within the earth; each carries special properties, holds specific intentions, and has the power to cure the energy fields within each of us. If you have been curious about crystal therapy and desire the knowledge to apply crystal therapy in your home or practice, join Chanell in discovering the healing power of crystals. This class will explore 14-21 crystals most commonly used in energy healing, and participants will learn how to perform a basic crystal therapy session. Fee includes handouts and a beginner’s crystal therapy set.

Ancient Taoist healing practices offer a simple and practical way of cultivating harmony in mind, body and spirit.

This class will offer an experience into the 8 Healing Sounds. Each of the 8 Sounds resonates with an internal organ and the emotion affiliated with each organ. Be prepared to bring balance to your entire being by learning how to express the sounds vocally while simultaneously performing a movement that is paired with each sound.

This class will require moderate physical participation: seated meditation, stretching & warm-ups, and prolonged standing while learning the movements. Transform yourself by increasing
the quality of your life force with this profound practice!

Sarah Knispel is a certified WuDang QiGong instructor. A native of Nebraska, Sarah has a background in college athletics, dance, yoga, tai chi, QiGong, meditation, and other holistic healing practices. As a young adult, Sarah became interested in spirituality, natural healing processes, and world philosophies. Today, she continues to study Taoist philosophy and techniques with Master Chen.

Sarah began her studies with Master Chen in March of 2007 and has completed the following intensive training courses: The Master Within, WuDang Tai Chi Intensive, and Taoist Ceremonial Arts. Through Master Chen, Sarah is certified in WuDang External Qi Healing and WuDang Qi Gong.

From his awakening to body memory in Part I to the fascinating science and case studies in Part II, Jonathan Tripodi illuminates a healing path that is missed in traditional medicine and therapy that ultimately transforms body memory and accumulated stress, which in turn enables individuals to manifest positive changes in their body and life that were previously considered impossible. Uncover the secrets of body memory and how one’s unconscious hold on the past is the invisible source of pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and repetitive life experiences. Aug. 29-31: Intro to Body Memorywith Jonathan Tripodi
21 NCTMB/19.5 Nebraska State Contact Hours
Learn Jonathan Tripodi's Body Memory Recall approach!Body Memory Recall is a form of therapeutic bodywork that uniquely integrates myofascial release, cranial sacral therapy, visceral myofascial release, unwinding, energy work, and therapeutic dialogue into one comprehensive approach for the treatment and transformation of body memory.

In this seminar, you will learn the body memory hands-on protocol, which incorporates listening skills, therapeutic presence, and dynamic applications of touch from light to deep that dissolves body armor, releases unconscious and outdated protective responses, clears accumulated stress and memory, and provides the opportunity to effectively create new, healthier biological programming.

You will also learn the Body Memory Model, which incorporates the latest breakthroughs in biophysics - describing human anatomy as medium for the communication of life, which can suppress the energy of one's thoughts, emotions, and life experiences, and later release it to heal, grow, and evolve.

Introduction to BMR will provide you with a foundation of knowledge and hands-on skills that will enable you to facilitate the body's innate power to transform itself and achieve lasting change. All BMR seminars emphasize experiential learning through one-on-one practice sessions intimately supervised by experienced instructors who provide you with feedback on all learned techniques.

For almost two decades, Jonathan Tripodi has explored body memory and its relationship to chronic pain, stress, illness, and behavior. He has developed and refined his Body Memory Recall approach into an innovative mind-body therapy that has supported thousands of individuals to experience renewed states of health, vitality, and function. His approach to therapeutic bodywork supports one's innate ability to release accumulated stress from past experiences, and in doing so, enables the body to resolve pain and stress conditions while providing individuals with freedom from the limitations of past programming.

Currently, Jonathan devotes his time and energy entirely to educating the public and healthcare professionals about the body memory phenomenon and his unique treatment approach. He teaches the BMR approach nationwide and is the author of Freedom from Body Memory - Awaken the Courage to Let Go of the Past. His book is the first of its kind in that it provides his personal awakening to body memory in addition to the current scientific, historical, and clinical evidence of the body memory phenomenon.

Register for Intro to Body Memory online at http://www.freedomfrombodymemory.com.

Jonathan is also available for private appointments while in OMaha.Please call him directly to schedule: 757-491-2598